NEW HAMPSHIRE - Crime Writers On experienced a "slap-your-own-cheeks-and-scream-into-the-void moment" when co-host Toby Ball asked "When are we doing our holiday party?" The panel realized they had completely forgotten to schedule their annual Patreon Holiday Party amid all the excitement of Ball's move to Spain and preparations for their Top 10 list episode. The tradition started as the Patreon Virtual Holiday Office Party during the pandemic, where listeners grabbed their favorite beverage, logged on, and pretended like they were at their regular workplace office party. Multiple countries and continents have been represented at past events, with memorable moments including reporter Chris Joyner's surprise impression of colleague Bill Rankin. The podcast is now planning to schedule an online meetup in January and is soliciting ideas for what to call the rescheduled event. This commentator's suggestion: "The Crime Writers On After Party."
